Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Bad Times Bring Out the Worst In People At Work

The situation that we are in right now, is that, bad times bring out the worst in people. I have came across co-workers who back stabbed me or will do anything to get in good books, be it with the boss or the company's clients to boost their career status first.

That is the ugly side of human when faced with threat for survival. Because of the current failing economy and job loss, people fear losing their jobs and there are also those who have already lost their jobs. People start back stabbing their co-workers, or they blame and point fingers towards one another in hopes of increasing their own value.

The tactic may work for some in the short term, however, it could also result in failure. This is because, the work environment becomes stale and it will results in failing efficiency and productivity. And the business could dies.

Whether you were the person stepping on your fellow colleague or the one who was being stepped on; if we remain selfish and try to save only our own interests at work, we will fail. Not only will we bring down co-workers, but employer and the economy right now could suffer.

The economy does bounce back. So remember, never do things that you will regret.

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